SJA Mission Statement

St. Joseph’s Academy is a private, Catholic high school for girls in St. Louis, Missouri, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Our mission is to provide quality Catholic education for young women in an environment that challenges them to grow in faith, knowledge, and respect for self and others. Our community expects these young women to make a profound impact in the world.

Admissions

Please contact Michael Wade, Director of Admissions, at (314) 394-4321 or by email at mwade@sja1840.org to schedule a tour of the school, a student shadowing visit, to answer questions or for more information regarding application for admission.

Athletics

Athletics play an important role in the St. Joseph’s Academy community. We believe that the opportunity for participation in interscholastic athletics is a vital part of the student’s educational experience.

Giving

St. Joseph's Academy is proud to celebrate 175 years of excellence in education. SJA students excel in an environment of world-class learning, faith-based education, and an emphasis on service to the dear neighbor. In the tradition of the Sisters of St. Joseph, SJA graduates truly embody the school's motto of "Not I, But We."

Volunteers are needed on the second day of each month, all year long, to serve at the Sts. Peter and Paul Soup Kitchen. Meals are served to about 150 guests – the menu varies and often, parents supply an ingredient such as sloppy joe mixture or a cheesy potato casserole, etc. The entire St. Joe community can participate – there is lots of space and lots to do!

Volunteers can provide food, assist in cooking, or serve the “Dear Neighbor" food and beverages. When the second of the month falls on a Monday – Friday, volunteers are needed from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., and when the second falls on a Saturday or Sunday, volunteers are needed from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Sts. Peter and Paul Soup Kitchen (814 Allen, 63104, one block west of Sts. Peter and Paul Church – parking lot is inside a cyclone fence, volunteers enter through a door marked Kitchen).

We will have a Welcome Night for our new students and their parents from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. On this evening, we will share important information with you, as well as answer any questions that you may have about St. Joseph’s Academy. Please enter the building at the front gym/Commons entrance. The SJA Mothers’ Club will host a reception with light refreshments immediately after the meeting. The Spirit Shop will be open during the reception if you wish to purchase any spirit items for your new Angel or yourself.

In addition, please return the following forms by March 4, or bring them to the meeting with you:

Grab your lunch and head to the College Advising and Resource Center to listen and learn more about Truman State University. Be prepared to ask great questions about pre-professional programs, opportunities for women in STEM, clubs and activities, Greek life, athletics, dorm rooms, study abroad and internship opportunities, financial aid, scholarships, and much more. The presentation will begin right at 11:30 a.m., so move quickly from the Cafe to the College Advising and Resource Center so that you don't miss any critical information!

Families are highly encouraged to accompany their students for these events.

Grab your lunch and head to the College Advising and Resource Center to listen and learn more about Missouri University of Science and Technology. Be prepared to ask great questions about pre-professional programs, opportunities for women in STEM, clubs and activities, Greek life, athletics, dorm rooms, study abroad and internship opportunities, financial aid, scholarships, and much more. The presentation will begin right at 11:30 a.m., so move quickly from the Cafe to the College Advising and Resource Center so that you don't miss any critical information!

Families are highly encouraged to accompany their students for these events.

There will be a parent meeting for all students playing a spring sport in the Gym. This meeting is mandatory for parent and athlete. If you attended a parent sports meeting in the fall or winter, you are exempt, as you only need to attend one sports meeting per year. A participation fee of $125.00 and signed paperwork will be collected at this meeting.

Grab your lunch and head to the College Advising and Resource Center to listen and learn more about the University of Kentucky. Be prepared to ask great questions about pre-professional programs, opportunities for women in STEM, clubs and activities, Greek life, athletics, dorm rooms, study abroad and internship opportunities, financial aid, scholarships, and much more. The presentation will begin right at 11:30 a.m., so move quickly from the Cafe to the College Advising and Resource Center so that you don't miss any critical information!

Families are highly encouraged to accompany their students for these events.

Join us for the Alumnae Association’s “Lunch and Learn” event onThursday, March 28 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. in the de Paul Room. SJA alumnae who work in the healthcare field will speak on their careers and answer your questions. Bring your lunch and learn more from our alum experts!

Grab your lunch and head to the College Advising and Resource Center to listen and learn more about the University of Missouri - Columbia. Be prepared to ask great questions about pre-professional programs, opportunities for women in STEM, clubs and activities, Greek life, athletics, dorm rooms, study abroad and internship opportunities, financial aid, scholarships, and much more. The presentation will begin right at 11:30 a.m., so move quickly from the Cafe to the College Advising and Resource Center so that you don't miss any critical information!

Families are highly encouraged to accompany their students for these events.

How can parents help our teenagers? Learn the types of bullying: physical, mental, verbal, and cyber. What is the impact on the bully and on the person being bullied?

Location: Villa Duchesne, 801 South Spoede Road, St. Louis, MO 63131

The Parent Network of Catholic High Schools (PNCHS), founded in 1990, is an association of members of independent Catholic high schools in the St. Louis area. It is dedicated to helping parents with the challenges of raising Catholic teens in today’s world. Representatives from the schools meet monthly as the Parent Network Board to share ideas and strategies for better parenting. The Board plans events and prints material to support parents in their effort to deal with teen issues.

For information about the Parent Network of Catholic High Schools and a listing of their upcoming programming, please visit their web site, www.ParentNetworkStL.org.

The World Language placement test is available for any student who would like to be considered for Level II of a language or Honors Spanish I. More information will be given at the Welcome Night on March 4, or you may contact Mrs. Jenny Riggins, World Language Department Chair, at jriggins@sja1840.org.

Athletic Schedules

St. Joseph’s Academy is a private, Catholic high school for girls in St. Louis, Missouri, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Our mission is to provide quality Catholic education for young women in an environment that challenges them to grow in faith, knowledge, and respect for self and others. Our community expects these young women to make a profound impact in the world.